Railway Apprenticeship Recruitment for 2,008 Positions
Jaipur, November 11: A fantastic opportunity has emerged for youth dreaming of working in the Indian Railways and gaining technical experience. The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) Jaipur is conducting a recruitment process to fill 2,008 vacant apprenticeship positions in the North Western Railway (NWR). This recruitment campaign provides a golden chance for candidates who have passed the 10th grade and hold an ITI certificate to receive apprenticeship training in various railway divisions and workshops, including Ajmer, Bikaner, Jaipur, and Jodhpur. Notably, candidates will not be required to take any written examination for selection.
Important Dates and Application Fee
Interested and eligible candidates can fill out their application forms online through the official website of RRC Jaipur at rrcjaipur.in.
- Online application start date: October 23, 2026
- Online application end date: November 22, 2026 (by 11:59 PM)
- Application fee: For candidates in the General (UR), OBC, and EWS categories, the application fee is set at just ₹100.
- Fee exemption: Candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Persons with Disabilities (PWD), and all women candidates can apply free of charge.
Educational Qualification and Age Limit
Educational qualification: Candidates must have passed the 10th grade (Matriculation) or an equivalent examination under the 10+2 education system with a minimum of 50% marks from a recognized board. Additionally, an ITI certificate recognized by NCVT or SCVT in the relevant trade (such as fitter, welder, electrician, etc.) is mandatory.
Age limit (as of November 22, 2026): Candidates must be at least 15 years old and not more than 24 years old. Age relaxation will be provided as per government rules, with a maximum age limit exemption of 5 years for SC/ST candidates and 3 years for OBC candidates.
Applicants are advised to check the official notification before applying. For more information, candidates should visit the official website.
Selection Process Without Examination
The selection of candidates in this recruitment will be based entirely on the merit list. The average percentage of marks obtained in the 10th grade and ITI will be calculated to prepare a trade-wise and division-wise merit list. Candidates who secure a place in the merit list will be shortlisted for apprenticeship after document verification and a medical fitness test. Interested candidates should submit their forms before the deadline of November 22.
Bhupendra Singh Chundawat is a seasoned technology journalist with over 22 years of experience in the media industry. He specializes in covering the global technology landscape, with a deep focus on manufacturing trends and the geopolitical impact on tech companies. Currently serving as the Editor at Udaipur Kiran, his insights are shaped by decades of hands-on reporting and editorial leadership in the fast-evolving world of technology.